South Africa leads AFCON 2027 Group D qualifying with a perfect six points and plus-six goal difference after two matchdays, driven by a 2-1 victory over Guinea and a 5-0 rout of Eritrea featuring multiple scorers including Relebohile Mofokeng. Guinea sits second on three points following its 1-0 win against Kenya, while the co-host Kenyans and Eritrea remain on one point each. These results have shaped trader consensus around South Africa as the clear frontrunner to top the group, with Guinea holding realistic but distant contention for the available qualification spot. Remaining fixtures through March 2027, including head-to-head rematches, will determine final standings in a group where recent form and goal differential favor the leaders.